The Rooibos Story

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A Healer with Many Hands

There can be no better recommendation than that of leading and respected paediatricians, who actively encourage the use of Rooibos tea for relieving and soothing both children and adults. Nor any better proof than that of three generations enjoying and benefitting from regular application of their favourite tea - we strongly recommend you try Rooibos and judge for yourself.

GOLD MEDAL WINNER

Awarded to Annique Theron at the International Inventions Exhibition in Geneva for the discovery of the anti-allergic qualities of Rooibos tea.
As you've seen, Rooibos is a truly holistic wonder worker. So it's no surprise that this herbal tea has been known to nurse yet more human ailments. Further medical testing has shown that Rooibos not only possesses "anti-allergic" and "anti-spasmodic" properties, but a host of other healing properties as well.

Warding Off Viruses
Recent Japanese and South African dermatological (skin-related) studies show that Rooibos can assist in fighting viruses. This "anti-viral" property is especially beneficial to high-performance athletes, who are more at risk of viral infection than anyone else.

Easing Swells
The same studies also revealed that the tea is able to considerably reduce swelling. With sports people, for instance, Rooibos can play a vital role in aiding the symptomatic relief of joint and muscle inflammation.

Helping Prevent Cancer
It was further found that Rooibos Tea has "anti-carcinogenic" (anti-cancerous) properties. While these particular results were obtained from laboratory tests, scientists are confident that the effects would be the same on the human body.

Fighting Free Radicals
What's more, physicians have discovered that Rooibos contains 9 types of flavonoids. Four of the 9 are especially powerful, namely quercetin, luteolin, isoquercitrin and rutin. Working in conjunction with the tea's considerably high Vitamin C content (1,5mg/ml), these flavonoids act as "anti-oxidant" compounds: agents which actively fight the harmful free radicals in the human body. Left unchecked, free radicals will attack your fat, protein and DNA cells, the building blocks of the body. Flavonoids like the quercetin found in Rooibos, help to neutralise the invaders. Hereby reducing cell-damage, and leaving your body's immune system more resillient to life-threatening diseases like heart-attacks, Alzheimer's and AIDS.

Fortifying the Fit and Over-40's
The "anti-oxidant" flavonoids in Rooibos are particularly good for the systems of people over 40, and the physically active. The older you are, the less able your body is to combat free radicals on its own. And the fitter you are, the faster your body's oxygen is depleted; as your cells empty of oxygen, free radicals are allowed to take control. Drinking Rooibos helps to keep their numbers down and restore a healthy balance.

A Cure for Crybabies
At the 1997 International Inventions Exhibition in Geneva, Annique Theron was honoured with a gold medal for the discovery of Rooibos Tea's anti-allergic properties.
An apt award. Because thanks to Annique's remarkable find, Rooibos has become a tried-and-tested cure for crying infants. A trusted remedy, backed by both extensive research at leading universities, and three decades of hands-on motherly experience. Which is especially good news if your little one suffers allergic symptoms like colic, insomnia or stomach cramps.
Because of its natural soothing and calming powers, by replacing the water in the bottle feed with Rooibos Herbal Tea, your baby remains silent and content. Benefitting from better digestion, and deep, untroubled sleep.

Enriching the Infant System
Rooibos is low in tannin, so it doesn't deplete your baby's iron reserves during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and ensures that the absorption of protein is unaffected. What's more, its calcium traces help to strengthen the youngsters teeth and bones. While its zinc and magnesium contents promote a healthy skin and a well-developed nervous system. So for many reasons Rooibos Tea is a real boon for your baby.

Which is why it's already a health asset to mothers around the world.

Clinically tried and family tested

"All our family love the taste, and it definitely helps keep us all healthy."

- The Oldfield family: 2-year old Jack with Mum, Grandma & Granddad

Powers Unveiled

With so many health-promoting properties, it's easy to see why the world's doctors are starting to take serious note of Rooibos Tea's potential. As more and more cases of its successes come to light, even depression and nervous conditions are falling under its soothing herbal umbrella.

The tea has long since also been reported to relieve warts, photosensitive dermatitis, and eczema.
And while its results of the latest studies are not wholly conclusive yet, the evidence points firmly towards still more intrinsic medical benefits:
Low concentrations of a substance called catechin indicate that Rooibos could help prevent tooth decay; certain terponoids located are believed to offer relief to asthma sufferers; the pinitol found seems a likely candidate for inhibiting diabetes; traces of rutin were also discovered, a compound with vitamin P activity that reinforces and stabilises weak blood vessels; and last, but not least, several of of the carboxylic acids isolated are known to restrict liver damage and are useful in the treatment of hangovers.

So while Rooibos can't be said to reverse the ageing process, it can be said to promote your health. And it certainly acts as a strong ally in the cause to prevent some life-shortening ailments and diseases.
Who can say what future research will confirm about this 20th century healer...?

"One of the most reliable methods of soothing baby both internally and externally."

Weaning Your Baby onto Rooibos
While its sweet taste should appeal to your infant's newly-formed taste buds, like all good things, Rooibos Tea can take a little getting used to. As you know, patience and perseverance are the only remedies for the junior palate. But when it comes to Rooibos, it's well worth the wait.
When introducing this herbal tea to your infant's diet, you are strongly advised to heed the advice and preparation hints in dr Theron's book.

More Magic for Mothers
The health benefits of a balanced diet with Rooibos Tea are countless. It not only provides your baby with a vital source of essential minerals, but also relieves a host of allergic symptoms - colic, insomnia, stomach cramps, nausea, abnormal stools, chronic diarrhoea, vomiting and cradle-cap, to name but a few.
What's more, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, Rooibos offers harmless, soothing refreshment to a mother's frayed nerves.
But the magic doesn't end at that. Mothers will be delighted to know that Rooibos also offers precious relief from that other age-old plague: nappy rash.

Foods to Avoid
If your baby is hyper-allergic, certain foods are best avoided due to their suspected allergenic (allergy-causing) effects. Once your baby is accustomed to a Rooibos diet, these foods may be introduced at 5 day intervals; but for the time being, they should be left out of the diet completely.

Food to avoid in the initial stages are:
Milk, and all dairy products;
Wheat and all wheat products;
Eggs, and all egg products;
Vitamin syrups;
Most fruit, especially the yellow ones (only apples and pears are allowed, and only if cooked and plain).
More information in dr Theron's book: Allergies, an Amazing Discovery
Hint
If your baby is sensitive to milk, and bottlefeeding, replace the water in the bottle feed formula mixture with rooibos tea.
 Rooibos vs Nappy Rash
With every nappy change, simply apply some Rooibos Tea, with a soft cotton swab, to the areas where the skin rash appears.
Rooibos soon relieves the irritation, gently taking away your baby's discomfort.

How to Prepare Rooibos Tea for Your Baby
Add Rooibos tea bags to water (strength at your discretion)bring to the boil to extract maximum goodness; cool off & pour into sterilized baby bottle(s). For extra strength, tea bags may be added to bottle(s) and left there. Sweeten with honey or brown sugar. Feed on demand.